<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1877869/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-olivieri/'>Sam Olivieri</a> is the CEO of and has spent more than two decades expanding educational opportunity through leadership roles at GreatSchools, Entangled Solutions, and Guild Education. <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-halper/'>Daniel Halper</a> is Co-Founder of <a href='http://www.stepuptutoring.org/'>Step Up Tutoring</a> and leads Step Up AI Labs, where he develops AI-powered tools that help novice tutors deliver high-impact instruction at scale.💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode:<ol><li> Why Step Up Tutoring believes relationships and not AI alone drive student success </li><li> How AI can coach and support tutors instead of replacing them </li><li> The opportunity to transform federal work-study into a national tutoring corps </li><li> How Step Up uses AI to align tutoring with district curricula like Eureka Math </li><li> What it takes to scale high-impact tutoring affordably across the country </li></ol>✨ Episode Highlights: [00:03:15] Sam Olivieri explains why tutoring remains one of education’s most evidence-based interventions. [00:07:00] Daniel Halper shares how Step Up Tutoring launched during COVID as a grassroots volunteer movement. [00:09:48] Daniel discusses why AI should support tutors rather than replace human relationships in learning. [00:11:36] Sam outlines how federal work-study funding could help build a national tutoring corps. [00:14:41] Daniel breaks down how Step Up’s AI tools support tutors before, during, and after sessions. [00:18:52] Sam explains how AI evolved from tutor feedback into curriculum alignment and student mastery assessment. [00:21:20] Step Up Tutoring shares its vision of providing every child in need with an effective human tutor supported by AI. 😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow us on our podcast, newsletter &amp; LinkedIn <a href='https://www.edtechinsiders.org/'>here</a>.🎉 Presenting Sponsor/s:Every year, K-12 districts and higher ed institutions spend over half a trillion dollars—but most sales teams miss the signals. <a href='https://tinyurl.com/5d66m4y5'>Starbridge</a> tracks early signs like board minutes, budget drafts, and strategic plans, then helps you turn them into personalized outreach—fast. Win the deal before it hits the RFP stage. That’s how top edtech teams stay ahead.Cooley LLP is the go-to law firm for education and edtech innovators, offering industry-informed counsel across the &apos;pre-K to gray&apos; spectrum. With a multidisciplinary approach and a powerful edtech ecosystem, <a href='https://www.cooley.com/?utm_campaign=25_Agnostic_edtechinsiders_multimedia_ad_&amp;utm_medium=partner&amp;utm_source=edtech'>Cooley</a> helps shape the future of education. Innovation in preK to gray learning is powered by exceptional people. For over 15 years, EdTech companies of all sizes and stages have trusted <a href='https://tinyurl.com/efh92d25'>HireEducation</a> to find the talent that drives impact. When specific skills and experiences are mission-critical, HireEducation is a partner that delivers. Offering permanent, fractional, and executive recruitment, HireEducation knows the go-to-market talent you need. Learn more at HireEdu.com. <a href='https://tinyurl.com/mptesmne'>Tuck Advisors</a> was founded by entrepreneurs who built and sold their own companies, frustrated by other m and a firms, they created the one they wished they could have hired but couldn&apos;t find. One who understands what matters to founders and whose North Star KPI is the percentage of deals closed. If you&apos;re thinking of selling your ed tech company or buying one contact Tuck advisors now.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1877869/fan_mail/new"&gt;Send us Fan Mail&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-olivieri/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Sam Olivieri&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; is the CEO of and has spent more than two decades expanding educational opportunity through leadership roles at GreatSchools, Entangled Solutions, and Guild Education. &lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-halper/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Daniel Halper&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; is Co-Founder of &lt;a href='http://www.stepuptutoring.org/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Step Up Tutoring&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; and leads Step Up AI Labs, where he develops AI-powered tools that help novice tutors deliver high-impact instruction at scale.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;💡 &lt;b&gt;5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt; Why Step Up Tutoring believes relationships and not AI alone drive student success &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; How AI can coach and support tutors instead of replacing them &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; The opportunity to transform federal work-study into a national tutoring corps &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; How Step Up uses AI to align tutoring with district curricula like Eureka Math &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; What it takes to scale high-impact tutoring affordably across the country &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;p&gt;✨ &lt;b&gt;Episode Highlights:&lt;br/&gt;[00:03:15]&lt;/b&gt; Sam Olivieri explains why tutoring remains one of education’s most evidence-based interventions.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;[00:07:00]&lt;/b&gt; Daniel Halper shares how Step Up Tutoring launched during COVID as a grassroots volunteer movement.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;[00:09:48]&lt;/b&gt; Daniel discusses why AI should support tutors rather than replace human relationships in learning.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;[00:11:36]&lt;/b&gt; Sam outlines how federal work-study funding could help build a national tutoring corps.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;[00:14:41]&lt;/b&gt; Daniel breaks down how Step Up’s AI tools support tutors before, during, and after sessions.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;[00:18:52]&lt;/b&gt; Sam explains how AI evolved from tutor feedback into curriculum alignment and student mastery assessment.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;[00:21:20]&lt;/b&gt; Step Up Tutoring shares its vision of providing every child in need with an effective human tutor supported by AI. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;😎 &lt;b&gt;Stay updated with Edtech Insiders!&lt;/b&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow us on our podcast, newsletter &amp;amp; LinkedIn &lt;a href='https://www.edtechinsiders.org/'&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎉 &lt;b&gt;Presenting Sponsor/s:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Every year, K-12 districts and higher ed institutions spend over half a trillion dollars—but most sales teams miss the signals. &lt;a href='https://tinyurl.com/5d66m4y5'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Starbridge&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; tracks early signs like board minutes, budget drafts, and strategic plans, then helps you turn them into personalized outreach—fast. Win the deal before it hits the RFP stage. That’s how top edtech teams stay ahead.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cooley LLP is the go-to law firm for education and edtech innovators, offering industry-informed counsel across the &amp;apos;pre-K to gray&amp;apos; spectrum. With a multidisciplinary approach and a powerful edtech ecosystem, &lt;a href='https://www.cooley.com/?utm_campaign=25_Agnostic_edtechinsiders_multimedia_ad_&amp;amp;utm_medium=partner&amp;amp;utm_source=edtech'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Cooley&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; helps shape the future of education.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Innovation in preK to gray learning is powered by exceptional people. For over 15 years, EdTech companies of all sizes and stages have trusted &lt;a href='https://tinyurl.com/efh92d25'&gt;&lt;b&gt;HireEducation&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; to find the talent that drives impact. When specific skills and experiences are mission-critical, HireEducation is a partner that delivers. Offering permanent, fractional, and executive recruitment, HireEducation knows the go-to-market talent you need. Learn more at HireEdu.com.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://tinyurl.com/mptesmne'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Tuck Advisors&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; was founded by entrepreneurs who built and sold their own companies, frustrated by other m and a firms, they created the one they wished they could have hired but couldn&amp;apos;t find. One who understands what matters to founders and whose North Star KPI is the percentage of deals closed. If you&amp;apos;re thinking of selling your ed tech company or buying one contact Tuck advisors now.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us Fan Mail Sam Olivieri is the CEO of and has spent more than two decades expanding educational opportunity through leadership roles at GreatSchools, Entangled Solutions, and Guild Education. Daniel Halper is Co-Founder of Step Up Tutoring and leads Step Up AI Labs, where he develops AI-powered tools that help novice tutors deliver high-impact instruction at scale. 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode:  Why Step Up Tutoring believes relationships and not AI alone drive student s...

The Future of Tutoring Is Human + AI: Sam Olivieri & Daniel Halper of Step Up Tutoring

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1877869/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>Join hosts Ben Kornell and Alex Sarlin as they explore the growing backlash against AI in education, the race to build AI-native learning systems, and the shifting future of edtech, workforce learning, and global education policy.✨ Episode Highlights: [00:02:18] Reflections and takeaways from this year’s ASU+GSV Summit [00:05:16] Gen Z backlash against AI grows at college commencements [00:08:06] China’s practical AI rollout contrasts with the U.S. race toward AGI [00:15:09] Anthropic and Gates Foundation launch a $200M AI education partnership [00:23:02] Debate over the future and business model of AI tutoring [00:29:25] OpenAI expands its “Education for Countries” initiative [00:37:28] New education tax credits could shift spending power to families [00:42:15] Google, Meta, and Apple push AI glasses and XR learning forward [00:48:40] AI simulations gain traction in workforce training [00:51:06] Multiverse raises $70M for AI-driven workforce upskilling Plus, special guests: [00:55:51] <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/angel-tsai-hsuan-chung-b78246111/'>Angel Chung</a>, PhD Candidate at <a href='http://www.wharton.upenn.edu/'>The Wharton School</a>, on proactive AI tutoring systems and new research showing measurable learning gains for students using adaptive AI guidance [01:18:08] <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/drogier/'>David Rogier</a>, Founder and CEO of <a href='https://www.masterclass.com/'>MasterClass</a>, on AI-powered learning, the future of higher education, and MasterClass Executive — developed alongside OpenAI &amp; Chicago Booth to explore the future of AI-native business education.Learn more here: <a href='https://www.masterclass.com/booth-ai'>https://www.masterclass.com/booth-ai</a>😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow us on our podcast, newsletter &amp; LinkedIn <a href='https://www.edtechinsiders.org/'>here</a>.🎉 Presenting Sponsor/s:Every year, K-12 districts and higher ed institutions spend over half a trillion dollars—but most sales teams miss the signals. <a href='https://tinyurl.com/5d66m4y5'>Starbridge</a> tracks early signs like board minutes, budget drafts, and strategic plans, then helps you turn them into personalized outreach—fast. Win the deal before it hits the RFP stage. That’s how top edtech teams stay ahead.Cooley LLP is the go-to law firm for education and edtech innovators, offering industry-informed counsel across the &apos;pre-K to gray&apos; spectrum. With a multidisciplinary approach and a powerful edtech ecosystem, <a href='https://www.cooley.com/?utm_campaign=25_Agnostic_edtechinsiders_multimedia_ad_&amp;utm_medium=partner&amp;utm_source=edtech'>Cooley</a> helps shape the future of education. Innovation in preK to gray learning is powered by exceptional people. For over 15 years, EdTech companies of all sizes and stages have trusted <a href='https://tinyurl.com/efh92d25'>HireEducation</a> to find the talent that drives impact. When specific skills and experiences are mission-critical, HireEducation is a partner that delivers. Offering permanent, fractional, and executive recruitment, HireEducation knows the go-to-market talent you need. Learn more at HireEdu.com. <a href='https://tinyurl.com/mptesmne'>Tuck Advisors</a> was founded by entrepreneurs who built and sold their own companies, frustrated by other m and a firms, they created the one they wished they could have hired but couldn&apos;t find. One who understands what matters to founders and whose North Star KPI is the percentage of deals closed. If you&apos;re thinking of selling your ed tech company or buying one contact Tuck advisors now.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1877869/fan_mail/new"&gt;Send us Fan Mail&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join hosts Ben Kornell and Alex Sarlin as they explore the growing backlash against AI in education, the race to build AI-native learning systems, and the shifting future of edtech, workforce learning, and global education policy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;✨ Episode Highlights:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;[00:02:18]&lt;/b&gt; Reflections and takeaways from this year’s ASU+GSV Summit&lt;br/&gt; &lt;b&gt;[00:05:16]&lt;/b&gt; Gen Z backlash against AI grows at college commencements&lt;br/&gt; &lt;b&gt;[00:08:06]&lt;/b&gt; China’s practical AI rollout contrasts with the U.S. race toward AGI&lt;br/&gt; &lt;b&gt;[00:15:09]&lt;/b&gt; Anthropic and Gates Foundation launch a $200M AI education partnership&lt;br/&gt; &lt;b&gt;[00:23:02]&lt;/b&gt; Debate over the future and business model of AI tutoring&lt;br/&gt; &lt;b&gt;[00:29:25]&lt;/b&gt; OpenAI expands its “Education for Countries” initiative&lt;br/&gt; &lt;b&gt;[00:37:28]&lt;/b&gt; New education tax credits could shift spending power to families&lt;br/&gt; &lt;b&gt;[00:42:15]&lt;/b&gt; Google, Meta, and Apple push AI glasses and XR learning forward&lt;br/&gt; &lt;b&gt;[00:48:40]&lt;/b&gt; AI simulations gain traction in workforce training&lt;br/&gt; &lt;b&gt;[00:51:06]&lt;/b&gt; Multiverse raises $70M for AI-driven workforce upskilling &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Plus, special guests:&lt;br/&gt;[00:55:51]&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/angel-tsai-hsuan-chung-b78246111/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Angel Chung&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, PhD Candidate at &lt;a href='http://www.wharton.upenn.edu/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Wharton School&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, on proactive AI tutoring systems and new research showing measurable learning gains for students using adaptive AI guidance&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;[01:18:08]&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/drogier/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;David Rogier&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, Founder and CEO of &lt;a href='https://www.masterclass.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;MasterClass&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, on AI-powered learning, the future of higher education, and MasterClass Executive — developed alongside OpenAI &amp;amp; Chicago Booth to explore the future of AI-native business education.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Learn more here: &lt;a href='https://www.masterclass.com/booth-ai'&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://www.masterclass.com/booth-ai&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;😎 &lt;b&gt;Stay updated with Edtech Insiders!&lt;/b&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow us on our podcast, newsletter &amp;amp; LinkedIn &lt;a href='https://www.edtechinsiders.org/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;here&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎉 &lt;b&gt;Presenting Sponsor/s:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Every year, K-12 districts and higher ed institutions spend over half a trillion dollars—but most sales teams miss the signals. &lt;a href='https://tinyurl.com/5d66m4y5'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Starbridge&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; tracks early signs like board minutes, budget drafts, and strategic plans, then helps you turn them into personalized outreach—fast. Win the deal before it hits the RFP stage. That’s how top edtech teams stay ahead.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cooley LLP is the go-to law firm for education and edtech innovators, offering industry-informed counsel across the &amp;apos;pre-K to gray&amp;apos; spectrum. With a multidisciplinary approach and a powerful edtech ecosystem, &lt;a href='https://www.cooley.com/?utm_campaign=25_Agnostic_edtechinsiders_multimedia_ad_&amp;amp;utm_medium=partner&amp;amp;utm_source=edtech'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Cooley&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; helps shape the future of education.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Innovation in preK to gray learning is powered by exceptional people. For over 15 years, EdTech companies of all sizes and stages have trusted &lt;a href='https://tinyurl.com/efh92d25'&gt;&lt;b&gt;HireEducation&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; to find the talent that drives impact. When specific skills and experiences are mission-critical, HireEducation is a partner that delivers. Offering permanent, fractional, and executive recruitment, HireEducation knows the go-to-market talent you need. Learn more at HireEdu.com.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://tinyurl.com/mptesmne'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Tuck Advisors&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; was founded by entrepreneurs who built and sold their own companies, frustrated by other m and a firms, they created the one they wished they could have hired but couldn&amp;apos;t find. One who understands what matters to founders and whose North Star KPI is the percentage of deals closed. If you&amp;apos;re thinking of selling your ed tech company or buying one contact Tuck advisors now.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us Fan Mail Join hosts Ben Kornell and Alex Sarlin as they explore the growing backlash against AI in education, the race to build AI-native learning systems, and the shifting future of edtech, workforce learning, and global education policy. ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:02:18] Reflections and takeaways from this year’s ASU+GSV Summit  [00:05:16] Gen Z backlash against AI grows at college commencements  [00:08:06] China’s practical AI rollout contrasts with the U.S. race toward AGI  [00:15:...

Week in Edtech 5/20/26: AI Backlash Grows, Anthropic & Gates Launch $200M Education Push, MasterClass, Chicago Booth & OpenAI Launch an AI-Native Business Program, and More! Feat. Angel Chung of The Wharton School & David Rogier of MasterClass

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1877869/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonkatcher/'>Jason Katcher</a> is the Global Education Channel Lead at <a href='https://sprh.mn/com'>Superhuman</a>, where he focuses on scaling AI-powered productivity and communication tools across education through strategic partnerships. Previously at Google, Dropbox, and multiple edtech startups, Jason brings deep experience in education technology, AI adoption, and go-to-market strategy.💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode<ol><li> Why schools need to move from “AI policing” to AI coaching </li><li> How Superhuman and Grammarly are rethinking writing in the AI era </li><li> What “show your work” looks like for AI-assisted writing </li><li> Why simple workflow tools often outperform flashy edtech products </li><li> How AI-native productivity platforms could reshape teaching and learning </li></ol>✨ Episode Highlights [00:02:53] Jason shares why partnerships are key to scaling edtech globally [00:08:13] The story behind Grammarly’s evolution into Superhuman [00:11:32] How “AI at the edge” brings tools directly into existing workflows [00:13:50] Why AI writing should be treated as a “show your work” moment [00:15:24] Jason explains why teachers are becoming “AI police” — and why that needs to change [00:18:30] How students are increasingly using AI as a thought partner instead of a shortcut [00:20:18] Superhuman’s vision for faculty-controlled AI guardrails in education [00:24:09] Jason’s advice for edtech companies selling into schools during the AI transition [00:28:41] Why the best edtech products solve simple workflow problems [00:30:27] What’s next for Superhuman Go and AI-native productivity in education 😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow us on our podcast, newsletter &amp; LinkedIn <a href='https://www.edtechinsiders.org/'>here</a>.🎉 Presenting Sponsor/s:Every year, K-12 districts and higher ed institutions spend over half a trillion dollars—but most sales teams miss the signals. <a href='https://tinyurl.com/5d66m4y5'>Starbridge</a> tracks early signs like board minutes, budget drafts, and strategic plans, then helps you turn them into personalized outreach—fast. Win the deal before it hits the RFP stage. That’s how top edtech teams stay ahead.Cooley LLP is the go-to law firm for education and edtech innovators, offering industry-informed counsel across the &apos;pre-K to gray&apos; spectrum. With a multidisciplinary approach and a powerful edtech ecosystem, <a href='https://www.cooley.com/?utm_campaign=25_Agnostic_edtechinsiders_multimedia_ad_&amp;utm_medium=partner&amp;utm_source=edtech'>Cooley</a> helps shape the future of education. Innovation in preK to gray learning is powered by exceptional people. For over 15 years, EdTech companies of all sizes and stages have trusted <a href='https://tinyurl.com/efh92d25'>HireEducation</a> to find the talent that drives impact. When specific skills and experiences are mission-critical, HireEducation is a partner that delivers. Offering permanent, fractional, and executive recruitment, HireEducation knows the go-to-market talent you need. Learn more at HireEdu.com. <a href='https://tinyurl.com/mptesmne'>Tuck Advisors</a> was founded by entrepreneurs who built and sold their own companies, frustrated by other m and a firms, they created the one they wished they could have hired but couldn&apos;t find. One who understands what matters to founders and whose North Star KPI is the percentage of deals closed. If you&apos;re thinking of selling your ed tech company or buying one contact Tuck advisors now.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1877869/fan_mail/new"&gt;Send us Fan Mail&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonkatcher/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Jason Katcher&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; is the Global Education Channel Lead at &lt;a href='https://sprh.mn/com'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Superhuman&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, where he focuses on scaling AI-powered productivity and communication tools across education through strategic partnerships. Previously at Google, Dropbox, and multiple edtech startups, Jason brings deep experience in education technology, AI adoption, and go-to-market strategy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt; Why schools need to move from “AI policing” to AI coaching &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; How Superhuman and Grammarly are rethinking writing in the AI era &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; What “show your work” looks like for AI-assisted writing &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Why simple workflow tools often outperform flashy edtech products &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; How AI-native productivity platforms could reshape teaching and learning &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;✨ Episode Highlights&lt;br/&gt;[00:02:53]&lt;/b&gt; Jason shares why partnerships are key to scaling edtech globally&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;[00:08:13]&lt;/b&gt; The story behind Grammarly’s evolution into Superhuman&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;[00:11:32]&lt;/b&gt; How “AI at the edge” brings tools directly into existing workflows&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;[00:13:50]&lt;/b&gt; Why AI writing should be treated as a “show your work” moment&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;[00:15:24]&lt;/b&gt; Jason explains why teachers are becoming “AI police” — and why that needs to change&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;[00:18:30] &lt;/b&gt;How students are increasingly using AI as a thought partner instead of a shortcut&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;[00:20:18]&lt;/b&gt; Superhuman’s vision for faculty-controlled AI guardrails in education&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;[00:24:09]&lt;/b&gt; Jason’s advice for edtech companies selling into schools during the AI transition&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;[00:28:41]&lt;/b&gt; Why the best edtech products solve simple workflow problems&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;[00:30:27]&lt;/b&gt; What’s next for Superhuman Go and AI-native productivity in education &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;😎 &lt;b&gt;Stay updated with Edtech Insiders!&lt;/b&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow us on our podcast, newsletter &amp;amp; LinkedIn &lt;a href='https://www.edtechinsiders.org/'&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎉 &lt;b&gt;Presenting Sponsor/s:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Every year, K-12 districts and higher ed institutions spend over half a trillion dollars—but most sales teams miss the signals. &lt;a href='https://tinyurl.com/5d66m4y5'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Starbridge&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; tracks early signs like board minutes, budget drafts, and strategic plans, then helps you turn them into personalized outreach—fast. Win the deal before it hits the RFP stage. That’s how top edtech teams stay ahead.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cooley LLP is the go-to law firm for education and edtech innovators, offering industry-informed counsel across the &amp;apos;pre-K to gray&amp;apos; spectrum. With a multidisciplinary approach and a powerful edtech ecosystem, &lt;a href='https://www.cooley.com/?utm_campaign=25_Agnostic_edtechinsiders_multimedia_ad_&amp;amp;utm_medium=partner&amp;amp;utm_source=edtech'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Cooley&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; helps shape the future of education.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Innovation in preK to gray learning is powered by exceptional people. For over 15 years, EdTech companies of all sizes and stages have trusted &lt;a href='https://tinyurl.com/efh92d25'&gt;&lt;b&gt;HireEducation&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; to find the talent that drives impact. When specific skills and experiences are mission-critical, HireEducation is a partner that delivers. Offering permanent, fractional, and executive recruitment, HireEducation knows the go-to-market talent you need. Learn more at HireEdu.com.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://tinyurl.com/mptesmne'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Tuck Advisors&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; was founded by entrepreneurs who built and sold their own companies, frustrated by other m and a firms, they created the one they wished they could have hired but couldn&amp;apos;t find. One who understands what matters to founders and whose North Star KPI is the percentage of deals closed. If you&amp;apos;re thinking of selling your ed tech company or buying one contact Tuck advisors now.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us Fan Mail Jason Katcher is the Global Education Channel Lead at Superhuman, where he focuses on scaling AI-powered productivity and communication tools across education through strategic partnerships. Previously at Google, Dropbox, and multiple edtech startups, Jason brings deep experience in education technology, AI adoption, and go-to-market strategy. 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode  Why schools need to move from “AI policing” to AI coaching  How Superhuman and...

From AI Policing to AI Coaching: Jason Katcher of Superhuman on Education’s Next Shift

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1877869/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>Join host Ben Kornell for a special episode featuring leaders across digital literacy, AI-native schooling, student support, and curriculum innovation in K–12 education.✨ Episode Highlights: [00:02:10] <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaomasta/'>Lisa O’Masta</a>, CEO of <a href='http://learning.com/'>Learning.com</a>, on why digital literacy and AI literacy must start in elementary school [00:18:34] <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronfeuer/'>Aaron Feuer</a>, CEO and Co-founder of <a href='https://www.panoramaed.com/'>Panorama Education</a>, reflects on building Panorama into a platform serving one in four U.S. students [00:32:34] <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/larisahovannisian/'>Larisa Hovannisian</a>, Founder and CEO at <a href='http://www.teachforarmenia.org/'>Armenia Education Initiative</a>, explains why Armenia is positioned to leapfrog legacy education systems [00:43:50] <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-walsh-clarke-3b780857/'>Alexandra Walsh</a>, Chief Product Officer at <a href='http://www.amplify.com/'>Amplify</a>, discusses bringing classroom experience into product leadership😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow us on our podcast, newsletter &amp; LinkedIn <a href='https://www.edtechinsiders.org/'>here</a>.🎉 Presenting Sponsor/s:Every year, K-12 districts and higher ed institutions spend over half a trillion dollars—but most sales teams miss the signals. <a href='https://tinyurl.com/5d66m4y5'>Starbridge</a> tracks early signs like board minutes, budget drafts, and strategic plans, then helps you turn them into personalized outreach—fast. Win the deal before it hits the RFP stage. That’s how top edtech teams stay ahead.Cooley LLP is the go-to law firm for education and edtech innovators, offering industry-informed counsel across the &apos;pre-K to gray&apos; spectrum. With a multidisciplinary approach and a powerful edtech ecosystem, <a href='https://www.cooley.com/?utm_campaign=25_Agnostic_edtechinsiders_multimedia_ad_&amp;utm_medium=partner&amp;utm_source=edtech'>Cooley</a> helps shape the future of education. Innovation in preK to gray learning is powered by exceptional people. For over 15 years, EdTech companies of all sizes and stages have trusted <a href='https://tinyurl.com/efh92d25'>HireEducation</a> to find the talent that drives impact. When specific skills and experiences are mission-critical, HireEducation is a partner that delivers. Offering permanent, fractional, and executive recruitment, HireEducation knows the go-to-market talent you need. Learn more at HireEdu.com. <a href='https://tinyurl.com/mptesmne'>Tuck Advisors</a> was founded by entrepreneurs who built and sold their own companies, frustrated by other m and a firms, they created the one they wished they could have hired but couldn&apos;t find. One who understands what matters to founders and whose North Star KPI is the percentage of deals closed. If you&apos;re thinking of selling your ed tech company or buying one contact Tuck advisors now.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1877869/fan_mail/new"&gt;Send us Fan Mail&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join host Ben Kornell for a special episode featuring leaders across digital literacy, AI-native schooling, student support, and curriculum innovation in K–12 education.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;✨ Episode Highlights:&lt;br/&gt;[00:02:10]&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaomasta/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Lisa O’Masta&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, CEO of &lt;a href='http://learning.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Learning.com&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, on why digital literacy and AI literacy must start in elementary school&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;[00:18:34]&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronfeuer/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Aaron Feuer&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, CEO and Co-founder of &lt;a href='https://www.panoramaed.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Panorama Education&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, reflects on building Panorama into a platform serving one in four U.S. students&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;[00:32:34]&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/larisahovannisian/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Larisa Hovannisian&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, Founder and CEO at &lt;a href='http://www.teachforarmenia.org/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Armenia Education Initiative&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, explains why Armenia is positioned to leapfrog legacy education systems&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;[00:43:50]&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-walsh-clarke-3b780857/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Alexandra Walsh&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, Chief Product Officer at &lt;a href='http://www.amplify.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Amplify&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, discusses bringing classroom experience into product leadership&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;😎 &lt;b&gt;Stay updated with Edtech Insiders!&lt;/b&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow us on our podcast, newsletter &amp;amp; LinkedIn &lt;a href='https://www.edtechinsiders.org/'&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎉 &lt;b&gt;Presenting Sponsor/s:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Every year, K-12 districts and higher ed institutions spend over half a trillion dollars—but most sales teams miss the signals. &lt;a href='https://tinyurl.com/5d66m4y5'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Starbridge&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; tracks early signs like board minutes, budget drafts, and strategic plans, then helps you turn them into personalized outreach—fast. Win the deal before it hits the RFP stage. That’s how top edtech teams stay ahead.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cooley LLP is the go-to law firm for education and edtech innovators, offering industry-informed counsel across the &amp;apos;pre-K to gray&amp;apos; spectrum. With a multidisciplinary approach and a powerful edtech ecosystem, &lt;a href='https://www.cooley.com/?utm_campaign=25_Agnostic_edtechinsiders_multimedia_ad_&amp;amp;utm_medium=partner&amp;amp;utm_source=edtech'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Cooley&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; helps shape the future of education.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Innovation in preK to gray learning is powered by exceptional people. For over 15 years, EdTech companies of all sizes and stages have trusted &lt;a href='https://tinyurl.com/efh92d25'&gt;&lt;b&gt;HireEducation&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; to find the talent that drives impact. When specific skills and experiences are mission-critical, HireEducation is a partner that delivers. Offering permanent, fractional, and executive recruitment, HireEducation knows the go-to-market talent you need. Learn more at HireEdu.com.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://tinyurl.com/mptesmne'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Tuck Advisors&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; was founded by entrepreneurs who built and sold their own companies, frustrated by other m and a firms, they created the one they wished they could have hired but couldn&amp;apos;t find. One who understands what matters to founders and whose North Star KPI is the percentage of deals closed. If you&amp;apos;re thinking of selling your ed tech company or buying one contact Tuck advisors now.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us Fan Mail Join host Ben Kornell for a special episode featuring leaders across digital literacy, AI-native schooling, student support, and curriculum innovation in K–12 education. ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:02:10] Lisa O’Masta, CEO of Learning.com, on why digital literacy and AI literacy must start in elementary school [00:18:34] Aaron Feuer, CEO and Co-founder of Panorama Education, reflects on building Panorama into a platform serving one in four U.S. students [00:32:34] Larisa Hovann...

Week in EdTech 5/13/26: AI Literacy, Student Data Privacy, AI-Native Schools & Future of Assessment! Feat. Lisa O’Masta of Learning.com, Aaron Feuer of Panorama Education, Larisa Hovannisian of Armenia Education Initiative and Alexandra Walsh of Amplify

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1877869/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/kumaragarg/'>Kumar Garg</a> is the President of <a href='https://www.renaissancephilanthropy.org/'>Renaissance Philanthropy</a>, where he leads thesis-driven philanthropic funds focused on major global challenges. Previously, he worked in the Obama White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and helped build Eric Schmidt’s science and tech initiatives.💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode:<ol><li> How AI is projected to impact jobs, with forecasts suggesting modest but meaningful workforce contraction </li><li> Why community colleges and skilled trades may see rising demand in an AI-driven economy </li><li> How “superforecasters” are being used to predict labor market shifts more systematically </li><li> What policymakers and educators should track to prepare for AI-driven disruption </li><li> How Renaissance Philanthropy is rethinking how capital flows into big, thesis-driven ideas </li></ol>✨ Episode Highlights: [00:02:34] The origin of Renaissance Philanthropy and its thesis-driven funding model [00:07:00] Why Kumar Garg built the Labor Automation Forecast Hub [00:10:30] The role of super forecasters in predicting AI’s impact on jobs [00:13:00] Key projections: job displacement, slower growth, and shifting career paths [00:15:30] Community colleges vs. four-year degrees in the AI economy [00:17:45] Why the future of work is a “big dislocation,” not a collapse [00:21:00] How forecasts evolve and why trend direction matters more than exact predictions [00:23:30] Reactions from policymakers and what data matters most [00:26:18] The growing importance of regional workforce forecasting [00:26:49] Kumar’s outlook on the future of philanthropy and deploying capital at scale😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow us on our podcast, newsletter &amp; LinkedIn <a href='https://www.edtechinsiders.org/'>here</a>.🎉 Presenting Sponsor/s:Every year, K-12 districts and higher ed institutions spend over half a trillion dollars—but most sales teams miss the signals. <a href='https://tinyurl.com/5d66m4y5'>Starbridge</a> tracks early signs like board minutes, budget drafts, and strategic plans, then helps you turn them into personalized outreach—fast. Win the deal before it hits the RFP stage. That’s how top edtech teams stay ahead.Cooley LLP is the go-to law firm for education and edtech innovators, offering industry-informed counsel across the &apos;pre-K to gray&apos; spectrum. With a multidisciplinary approach and a powerful edtech ecosystem, <a href='https://www.cooley.com/?utm_campaign=25_Agnostic_edtechinsiders_multimedia_ad_&amp;utm_medium=partner&amp;utm_source=edtech'>Cooley</a> helps shape the future of education. Innovation in preK to gray learning is powered by exceptional people. For over 15 years, EdTech companies of all sizes and stages have trusted <a href='https://tinyurl.com/efh92d25'>HireEducation</a> to find the talent that drives impact. When specific skills and experiences are mission-critical, HireEducation is a partner that delivers. Offering permanent, fractional, and executive recruitment, HireEducation knows the go-to-market talent you need. Learn more at HireEdu.com. <a href='https://tinyurl.com/mptesmne'>Tuck Advisors</a> was founded by entrepreneurs who built and sold their own companies, frustrated by other m and a firms, they created the one they wished they could have hired but couldn&apos;t find. One who understands what matters to founders and whose North Star KPI is the percentage of deals closed. If you&apos;re thinking of selling your ed tech company or buying one contact Tuck advisors now.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1877869/fan_mail/new"&gt;Send us Fan Mail&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/kumaragarg/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Kumar Garg&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; is the President of &lt;a href='https://www.renaissancephilanthropy.org/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Renaissance Philanthropy&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, where he leads thesis-driven philanthropic funds focused on major global challenges. Previously, he worked in the Obama White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and helped build Eric Schmidt’s science and tech initiatives.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;💡 &lt;b&gt;5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt; How AI is projected to impact jobs, with forecasts suggesting modest but meaningful workforce contraction &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Why community colleges and skilled trades may see rising demand in an AI-driven economy &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; How “superforecasters” are being used to predict labor market shifts more systematically &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; What policymakers and educators should track to prepare for AI-driven disruption &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; How Renaissance Philanthropy is rethinking how capital flows into big, thesis-driven ideas &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;p&gt;✨ &lt;b&gt;Episode Highlights:&lt;br/&gt;[00:02:34]&lt;/b&gt; The origin of Renaissance Philanthropy and its thesis-driven funding model&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;[00:07:00]&lt;/b&gt; Why Kumar Garg built the Labor Automation Forecast Hub&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;[00:10:30]&lt;/b&gt; The role of super forecasters in predicting AI’s impact on jobs&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;[00:13:00]&lt;/b&gt; Key projections: job displacement, slower growth, and shifting career paths&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;[00:15:30]&lt;/b&gt; Community colleges vs. four-year degrees in the AI economy&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;[00:17:45]&lt;/b&gt; Why the future of work is a “big dislocation,” not a collapse&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;[00:21:00]&lt;/b&gt; How forecasts evolve and why trend direction matters more than exact predictions&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;[00:23:30]&lt;/b&gt; Reactions from policymakers and what data matters most&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;[00:26:18]&lt;/b&gt; The growing importance of regional workforce forecasting&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;[00:26:49]&lt;/b&gt; Kumar’s outlook on the future of philanthropy and deploying capital at scale&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;😎 &lt;b&gt;Stay updated with Edtech Insiders!&lt;/b&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow us on our podcast, newsletter &amp;amp; LinkedIn &lt;a href='https://www.edtechinsiders.org/'&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎉 &lt;b&gt;Presenting Sponsor/s:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Every year, K-12 districts and higher ed institutions spend over half a trillion dollars—but most sales teams miss the signals. &lt;a href='https://tinyurl.com/5d66m4y5'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Starbridge&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; tracks early signs like board minutes, budget drafts, and strategic plans, then helps you turn them into personalized outreach—fast. Win the deal before it hits the RFP stage. That’s how top edtech teams stay ahead.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cooley LLP is the go-to law firm for education and edtech innovators, offering industry-informed counsel across the &amp;apos;pre-K to gray&amp;apos; spectrum. With a multidisciplinary approach and a powerful edtech ecosystem, &lt;a href='https://www.cooley.com/?utm_campaign=25_Agnostic_edtechinsiders_multimedia_ad_&amp;amp;utm_medium=partner&amp;amp;utm_source=edtech'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Cooley&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; helps shape the future of education.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Innovation in preK to gray learning is powered by exceptional people. For over 15 years, EdTech companies of all sizes and stages have trusted &lt;a href='https://tinyurl.com/efh92d25'&gt;&lt;b&gt;HireEducation&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; to find the talent that drives impact. When specific skills and experiences are mission-critical, HireEducation is a partner that delivers. Offering permanent, fractional, and executive recruitment, HireEducation knows the go-to-market talent you need. Learn more at HireEdu.com.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://tinyurl.com/mptesmne'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Tuck Advisors&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; was founded by entrepreneurs who built and sold their own companies, frustrated by other m and a firms, they created the one they wished they could have hired but couldn&amp;apos;t find. One who understands what matters to founders and whose North Star KPI is the percentage of deals closed. If you&amp;apos;re thinking of selling your ed tech company or buying one contact Tuck advisors now.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us Fan Mail Kumar Garg is the President of Renaissance Philanthropy, where he leads thesis-driven philanthropic funds focused on major global challenges. Previously, he worked in the Obama White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and helped build Eric Schmidt’s science and tech initiatives. 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode:  How AI is projected to impact jobs, with forecasts suggesting modest but meaningful workforce contraction  Why community colleges an...

AI, Jobs, and What Comes Next with Kumar Garg of Renaissance Philanthropy

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